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Ms. Rutkowski from Jacksonville, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning on the Floor, and So Much More!

Help me give my students comfortable floor seating so they can focus, collaborate, and thrive while learning.

  • $562 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

My students are energetic, creative, and eager to learn—but sitting in traditional desks all day doesn’t always support their needs. This project will provide flexible seating options like wobble chairs and soft floor seats, giving students the freedom to choose how they learn best.

"When students are comfortable, they’re more engaged, focused, and ready to learn."— Edutopia

Flexible seating helps improve focus, encourages collaboration, and supports students with different learning styles and sensory needs. Whether they're wiggling, kneeling, or sitting cross-legged, students will feel more comfortable, engaged, and ready to succeed.

With your help, our classroom can become a more inviting and inclusive space where all learners can thrive!

Ms. Rutkowski Kernan Trail Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jacksonville, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seat - Gray • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 6 $419.94

Materials cost

$419.94

Vendor shipping charges

$21.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.22

Total project goal

$561.46

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